Malaysia to Impose New Rules on Imports of Electric Vehicles Assembled ...

Malaysia moves to curb EV imports in blow to Chinese automakers

The nation's new regulations effectively increase the minimum retail price of fully imported EVs and also increase the minimum power output for such models

Malaysia to impose new rules on imports of electric vehicles assembled ...

Malaysia to impose new rules on imports of electric vehicles assembled overseas from July

The government had previously granted a full import and excise duty exemption from January 2022 to December 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Miti: Imported electric vehicles subject to two main conditions from July 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: All fully imported completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are subject to two main conditions starting July 1, 2026, including a new minimum motor power limit of 180 kilowatts (kW) and above from 200 kW.

Rules on fully-imported EVs tightened, ministry raises entry bar for imports

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry has introduced new requirements for fully imported (CBU) electric vehicles, effectively raising the threshold for market entry on both price and performance.

Malaysia’s MITI placing effective minimum price for foreign EVs at RM300,000

MALAYSIA: Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has introduced new regulations for fully imported (CBU EVs), effective July 1, 2026. All CBU EVs must now have a minimum CIF value of RM200,000 (S$64,800) and a power output of 180 kW (245 PS). This effectively raises retail prices to at least RM300,000 (S$97,230), pushing mid‑range EVs out of the market and leaving only premium options.  Popular models like the BYD Atto 3,…